The appeal and reviews of "Detatoko Princess": An anime experience not to be missed

The appeal and reviews of "Detatoko Princess": An anime experience not to be missed

"Detatoko Princess": A charming OVA filled with magic and adventure

Released as an OVA in 1997, "Detatoko Princess" is based on a light novel by Hitoshi Okuda. It was directed by Akiyuki Shinbo, produced by T-UP and JCSTAFF, and produced by VAP. The story is set in the magical land of Sorcererland and follows the adventures of Princess Lapis and her friends. Below, we will introduce the details and appeal of this work.

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Release date

December 1, 1997

■Release and sales

Distributor: VAP Co., Ltd.

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 3

■Original Story

Original story by Hitoshi Okuda (published by Kadokawa Shoten Dragon Comics and serialized in Fujimi Shobo's Monthly Dragon Magazine)

■ Director

・Director: Akiyuki Shinbo

■ Production

・Produced by Tee Up and JCSTAFF
・Produced by Vap

■Works

©Hitoshi Okuda/Kadokawa Shoten・Vap

■ Story

Story Details

"Force your cute daughter to travel."
Lapis, the princess and heir to the throne of Sorcererland, has completed her coming-of-age ceremony, but she still has no awareness of being a princess!
The Magic Razor (erasing magic) is used too carelessly, causing chaos at the castle...
The queen, worried about Lapis' future, magically transports Lapis to Silver Lake, east of the castle, as if to say, "Let your lovely daughter travel" (but really it's a punishment). However, the queen gets the name of the lake wrong, and things get complicated! Lapis is sent to Silver Lake somewhere in the world.
Thus, Lapis is forced to embark on a journey to return to Sorcererland, and Kohaku, the old man, Nandra and the others are also forced to accompany her. This is where the great adventures and adventures of this haphazard group begin...

■Cast

Cast details

・Lapis/Yuko Miyamura・Nandra/Mika Kanai・Amber/Tomokazu Seki・King (Diamond = Mondo 10th)/Akio Otsuka・Queen (Sapphire)/Maria Kawamura・Grandpa/Takeshi Aono・Topaz/Aya Hisakawa・Henchman A/Wataru Takagi・Henchman B/Katsumi Suzuki・Elena/Michiko Neya・Annie/Eriko Kawasaki・Innkeeper/Nobuo Satouchi・Wife/Ai Maeda

■ Main staff

Main staff details

Original story by Hitoshi Okuda (published by Kadokawa Shoten Dragon Comics and serialized in Monthly Dragon Magazine by Fujimi Shobo)
・Director / Akiyuki Shinbo ・Series Composition / Masayori Sekijima ・Screenplay / Masashi Kubota ・Character Design / Hiroko Kazui ・Layout Animation Director / Hiroko Kazui ・Animation Directors / Yumi Nakayama, Ryoichi Oki ・Art Director / Shunichiro Yoshihara ・Director of Photography / Toyomitsu Nakajo ・Sound Director / Jun Watanabe ・Music / Takeo Mirazu ・Production / Tee Up, JCSTAFF
・Produced by Vap

■Subtitle

Subtitle Details

Vol.1/Let your cute daughter travel (1997/12/01)
・Vol.2/Duel in the Pudding Forest (1997/03/13)
Vol.3: The Three Fearful Health Brothers (1998/05/21)

■ Theme songs and music

Theme song and song details

・OP
・Chocolat au Lait・Lyrics by Yuki Matsuura・Composition by Yuki Matsuura・Arrangement by Yuki Matsuura・Singer by Yuki Matsuura・Ending theme
・Angel's Navel・Lyrics by Hanako Ishikawa・Music by Takeo Mirazu・Arrangement by Takeo Mirazu・Singer by Yuko Miyamura and Mika Kanai

The appeal and evaluation of "Detatoko Princess"

"Detatoko Princess" is an appealing work with its unique humor and adventure elements. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of the work.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Detatoko Princess" begins when Princess Lapis is transported from the magical land of Sorcererland to Silver Lake. Lapis is a character who has no awareness of her role as a princess and uses magic excessively, causing trouble for those around her. However, she is punished by the queen and sets out on a journey, where she embarks on various adventures with her companions. The story depicts Lapis' growth and the bonds she forms with her companions, and has the power to draw viewers in.

Particularly noteworthy are the interactions with the various characters Lapis meets during her journey and the process of overcoming the difficulties she faces. For example, each episode is packed with different themes and humor, such as the duel in Pudding Forest and the showdown with the fearsome Healthy Three Brothers. These episodes provide viewers with laughter and emotion, making the story more exciting.

Character Appeal

Each character in "Detatoko Princess" is unique and charming. The main character, Lapis, is characterized by her innocent and free-spirited personality, and her actions are the driving force behind the story. Yuko Miyamura's voice acting as Lapis is also excellent, making her character even more charming.

Additionally, Lapis' companions, Kohaku, Grandpa, and Nandra, each have their own unique charms. Kohaku is a calm and reliable character, and Seki Tomokazu's voice acting shines. Grandpa is a wise man who helps Lapis on her journey, and Aono Takeshi's voice acting adds depth to the character. Nandra is Lapis' best friend, and Kanai Mika's voice acting brings out the character's charm. The interactions and growth of these characters enrich the story.

The appeal of production

"Detatoko Princess" is produced by Tee-up and JCSTAFF. Akiyuki Shinbo's skill as a director shines through, with unique visuals and humor sprinkled throughout the film. Hiroko Kazui, in charge of character design, provides designs that bring out the individuality of the characters to the fullest, and the visual appeal enhances the appeal of the film.

The music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the work. The music by Takeo Miratsu enhances the atmosphere of the adventure and stirs the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the opening theme "Chocolat au Lait" and the ending theme "Angel's Navel" are songs that symbolize the worldview of the work and will remain in the hearts of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Detatoko Princess" is a fascinating work with unique humor and adventure elements that will make viewers laugh and feel touched. The story development, character development, and production quality are all things that make it a work that deserves high praise.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

  • Unique humor and adventure elements are appealing
  • Unique and attractive characters
  • Akiyuki Shinbo's skill as a director shines through
  • Takeo Miratsu's music enhances the appeal of the work.
  • A story that gives viewers laughter and emotion

"Detako Princess" is a fascinating work filled with magic and adventure, offering a new experience to the audience. Please watch this work and feel its charm.

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